By EMMANUEL GLAKPE Professor of Mechanical andNuclear engineering Howard University Could America’s costly dependence on imported oil be overcome – by the plug-in electric car? Although electric cars account for a tiny fraction of the vehicles on the road, automobile manufacturers envision a mass market for them. And if they are right, the nation’s automobile fleet may be poised... Full story »

By: Dr. Lorry Wagner Unemployment remains high in Northern Ohio. But when the economy improves and companies actually begin hiring again, where will the jobs come from here in our area? Healthcare? Biotechnology? Wind energy may be the answer. In fact, there is a company and a group of individuals determined to make Northern Ohio the epicenter of... Full story »

By: Sarah Taylor A hundred and fifty years ago, there was no way of getting a message from America to Europe, or vice versa, except by boat – a journey that took at least two weeks. It is hard to imagine the audacity of those who first suggested that an engineering solution could be devised to bring the two continents... Full story »

By Paul Poston Contributing Writer As if homeowners struggling to make their mortgage don’t have enough to worry about, June’s National Homeownership Month comes with a serious warning that could mean the difference of thousands of dollars and even jeopardize your home. Be careful about who you turn to for foreclosure prevention assistance. The foreclosure crisis has created a... Full story »

DR. ROUZEBERRY BELL, age 75, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 28th. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Schenley High School. As a young man, he served in the United States Navy and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959. After a fellowship at St.... Full story »

By HAZEL TRICE EDNEY NNPA Editor-in-Chief NEW YORK (NNPA) - All across the country, African-American communities are being devastated. One in 16 Black men will be diagnosed with HIV this year; one in 30 Black women will be diagnosed with HIV; AIDS is the third leading cause of death for African-American women age 25-34; and although Black people are... Full story »

Friends, Colleagues Mourn Gilbert Price The CALL & POST management and staff would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Gilbert Price, longtime editor, columnist and political analyst for the Cleveland, Columbus and statewide editions, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 16. Gil, as he was known to friends, family and colleagues,... Full story »

Cincinnati – Mayor Mark Mallory and Stan Chesley today announced a plan to reopen four City Pools and extend the pool season through August 15. The Mayor was able to reopen the pools thanks to a fundraising effort by Stan Chesley that raised $213,315 from both corporate and individual donors. The press conference was held at the Dunham pool... Full story »

A Summit County jury on Friday recommended a death sentence for Ashford L. Thompson in the fatal shooting of a Twinsburg police officer Joshua T. Miktarian. A jury convicted Thompson last week of two counts of aggravated murder and other charges. Miktarian, of Tallmadge. Miktarian started his career with the Uniontown Police Department in 1996 and rejoined it... Full story »

Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today signed House Bill 519, the implementing language for the casino constitutional amendment that won voter approval last November. The governor also signed House Bill 5 and Senate Bills 204, 187 and 183 today. House Bill 519 State Representatives Kenny Yuko and Todd Book sponsored House Bill 519, which creates the... Full story »

CLEVELAND – Euclid Beach Park may be closed, but the spirit of the park will come alive on July 4 at the Settler’s Landing Station on the Waterfront Line of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA). For a sixth year in a row, RTA will host a Family Fest as part of Cleveland’s major fireworks celebration. Many... Full story »

CLEVELAND- Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason announced that Ralfeal King pleaded guilty to the indictment and was sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 46 years. Ralfeal King, who was the shooter, pleaded guilty to three (3) counts of aggravated murder, two (2) counts of kidnapping, two (2) counts of aggravated robbery, one (1) count of attempted murder, and one... Full story »

CLEVELAND, June 8, 2010 - The Cleveland Orchestra in Performance: Bruckner Symphony No. 7, a 90-minute high definition program produced by WVIZ/PBS ideastream with international production partners CLASART and NHK, will air nationally on public television stations beginning in July 2010. Locally, the special will air on WVIZ/PBS on Saturday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. and repeat Sunday, July... Full story »

In a story about the impact of Rand Paul’s comments on the “Rachel Maddow Show” and their impact on the upcoming senatorial race in Ohio, The CALL & POST inadvertently and mistakenly attributed those quotes to Rob Portman. This was an egregious error, and The CALL & POST apologizes to the Portman campaign because of it. Full story »

By MELODY BARNES -- Director, White House Domestic Policy Council As part of the Obama Administration’s emphasis on the importance of health and wellness, First Lady Michelle Obama and the President’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity recently released a report offering recommendations on reducing the obesity rate for children across the nation. Using the resources of the federal government... Full story »

Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced a $950,000 Roadwork Development Grant to the City of Dayton for improvements to the Dayton Aerospace and Aviation Hub of Innovation and Opportunity at Tech Town. “The state’s additional investment within the Dayton Aerospace Hub demonstrates our continued commitment to work collaboratively with the region to spur economic development opportunities,” Strickland... Full story »

Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today announced that the Ohio National Guard has been authorized to field a Homeland Response Force (HRF) by the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Guard Bureau. To meet the readiness requirement of the HRF, more than 140 new full-time jobs will be added to the Ohio National Guard's force. Ohio... Full story »

June 1 was the deadline for the school board to decide whether to extend the term of Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Eugene Sanders. His agreement requires the school board to decide annually by June 1 whether to extend the terms; if no action is taken it automatically rolls over for a year. On Tuesday, the mayor’s office announced... Full story »

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